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October 24, 2025

Can the UK’s new blueprint for AI regulation deliver?

Government plans promise better outcomes in health, housing and defence

The UK has unveiled a raft of new measures designed to make it easier for businesses to test AI products in real-world conditions without fear of regulatory sanction. 

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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